Forest products industry

Federal agencies directed to coordinate forest policies

Article Abstract:

The Northwest Forest Conference in Portland, OR, ended Apr 2, 1993, with Pres Bill Clinton telling federal agencies to devise a program that would solve the area's wildlife protection versus forest management issues by Jun 1, 1993. All agencies would be forced carry out a single policy concerning this issue. Changes in the Endangered Species Act will probably not occur, lumberjack retraining will be implemented and Northwest economic redevelopment will occur. Government ecosystem management issues will need much discussion before the issues are resolved.

Full schedule promised for 25th Clinic & Show

Article Abstract:

The Mar 1997 Wood Technology Clinic & Show in Portland, OR, will offer some new features. There will be a new simulated rough mill equipped with a Mereen-Johnson 424DC gang ripsaw and a Group Seven Systems DYSYS scanning station and infeed. The Northwest Woodworking Conference will be in session simultaneously, and there will be a number of other satellite events in addition to the speeches and workshops offered at the show.

Speakers address panel, engineered wood topics

Article Abstract:

Speakers at the Nov 1996 International Panel and Engineered-Wood Technology Conference and Exposition discussed technological improvements in engineered and panel wood segments, among other topics. Among the innovations are new biofiltration and closed-look gasification systems present alternative approaches to controlling volatile organic compound emissions from fiber dryers and presses at board plants.